Bike Rack for Carrying 4 Lectric XP 60 lb E-Bikes With an SUV

Updated 06/21/2025 | Published 01/11/2022

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Saris Traps Fork-Block 3 Bike Rack - Triple Track - 35" Long - 9-mm Skewer

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Question:

Thanks Jon, I have a 2015 Toyota Highlander with a 2” hitch. Thanks,

asked by: Paul C

Helpful Expert Reply:

I have a potential solution for you, but pretty much every 4-bike rack will have a reduced weight rating when you include that 2-bike add-on so 60 lbs per bike is a tall order. With that being said, we do have the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 4 Bikes # HR1400Z which can hold up to 4 heavy bikes weighing in at 50 lbs each. If you can lose another 3 lbs per bike after you remove the battery you'll be able to safely carry all of your bikes.

If you don't have a way to remove that extra 3 lbs then let me know what the year/make/model is of your vehicle and I'll see if there are any other options that we can use to get all 4 bikes on your vehicle.

expert reply by: Jon G

Paul C.

1/11/2022

Thanks Jon, I have a 2015 Toyota Highlander with a 2” hitch. Thanks,

Jon G.

1/11/2022

Thank you for the information! I was going to recommend using a front mounted hitch receiver to help open up your carrying capacity but since one isn't available for your 2015 Toyota Highlander I recommend checking out the Saris Traps Fork-Block 3 Bike Rack # SATRK33-BLK3 for at least 2 of your E-Bikes. This rack allows you to load 2 (or 3) of your heavier bikes inside the Highlander and then you can use your hitch receiver for the other 2 bikes. For the hitch receiver I recommend the Yakima OnRamp # Y36FR for a few reasons; it comes with a ramp for easier loading of your bikes, and it uses clamps that go around the frame of your bikes as opposed to a lot of the other bike racks that use a clamp over the tire which would come into contact with your front fender. I've attached review videos for both bike racks for you to check out.

Adam B.

6/20/2025

Regarding the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack. I see it says 50 lbs per bike for 4 bikes. We have two e-bikes that weight 42.5 lbs and two others that weigh 53.5 lbs. These weights are with the batteries removed. That totals to 192 lbs. Does it matter than two of the bikes are more than 50 lbs if the total weight is less than 200 lbs?

Jon G.

6/21/2025

@AdamB It does matter, yes. Hollywood Racks has the individual bike ratings based on what the trays can handle, so if the bikes are over the rating, then that will be an issue and I can't recommend going that route. From what I'm seeing, the only rack that's able to handle the weight of your bikes is the Benton 4-bike rack # B82FR. This carries up to 55 lb bikes and the hook can be used to secure the bikes by either the front tire or the frame; whichever works best for you.